And, state statistics show a recent decline in abortions. According to the Alabama Center for Health Statistics, 9,046 abortions were performed in Alabama in 2012, down from 9,523 abortions 2011.

In addition, this year Alabama lawmakers passed the “Women’s Health and Safety Act,” which Gov. Bentley signed on April 9. The bill requires medication disclosures and sets stricter building requirements for abortion clinics, including wider halls and doors and better fire suppression systems.

Demonstrators in support of abortion rights have responded with counter protests and events marking the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Jan. 22, 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion.

According to an Associated Press story, a Pew Research Center poll this year found that 63 percent of U.S. adults are opposed to overturning Roe vs.Wade, compared to 60 percent in 1992.

In a Gallup poll, 52 percent of Americans say abortion should be legal under certain circumstances, 25 percent legal in all cases and 20 percent say it shouldn't be allowed at all.

An informal AL.com readers’ poll this January found that 43 percent of those surveyed support the Roe v. Wade ruling while close to 41 percent opposed it. Another 16 percent supported a woman’s right to a legal abortion, but only in certain instances.

So, views about a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion aside, what about all the demonstrations. Are they effective or are they just harassing women who legally have a right to choose whether to have an abortion?

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